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KANAWHA VALLEY MINING INSTITUTE MEETINGS
DATES:
Feb. 7, March 6, April 3, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
SITE:
Charleston House Holiday Inn
CITY/STATE: Charleston, WV
SPONSOR: KVMI
CONTACT: Jim Corsaro
PH:
304/949-5630
E-Mail:
Jim@KVMI.org
COMMENTS:
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, except
for summer months. Meetings start at 6:30 pm. Program details
posted on website at
www.kvmi.org. Sponsors include: February, AMR
(American Mine Research); March, Joy Mining; April, Esmer &
Associates. Membership can be obtained for $20 a year for
individuals and $100 for corporate membership. No cost for
meetings and/or dinners. Free parking.
CERAWEEK 2008
27th
Executive Conference and Related Events
DATE:
February 11-15
SITE:
Houston, TX
SPONSOR: CERA
WEB:
http://www2.cera.com/ceraweek2008/home/1,3364.,00.html
COMMENTS:
Conference provides insight on the key issues confronting
business and government leaders worldwide. CERAWeek provides a
unique forum for delegates to debate these critical issues with
thought leaders, senior industry executives, and CERA’s team of
experts as well as the opportunity to network with peers.
110TH
NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE
DATE:
Feb. 12-14
SITE:
Westin Tabor Center Hotel
CITY/STATE: Denver, CO
SPONSOR: Colorado Mining
CONTACT: Judy Colgan
PH:
303/575-9199
FAX:
303/575-9194
E-Mail:
jcolgan@coloradomining.org
WEB:
www.coloradomining.org
BOOTHS: Booths available, $1500 per 10x10 booth. Limited space.
ADMISSION: Admission fee is $275 for members, $345 for
non-members.
COMMENTS: The
110TH NWMC will draw mining professionals throughout
Colorado and around the world. Join your colleagues in the
state’s premier mining event of the year. Sessions include
mineral development in Colorado, and challenges facing our
industry in the areas of climate policy, health, safety and the
environment.
TUG
VALLEY MINING INSTITUTE MEETINGS
DATES:
Feb. 21, March 20, April 24, May 15, June 19, July 21, August
21, September 18, October 16, November 20
SITE:
Brass Tree Restaurant
CITY/STATE: Williamson, WV
SPONSOR: TVMI
CONTACT: Georgene Robertson
PH:
304/792-8433
FAX:
304/792-8401
E-Mail:
GRobertson@archcoal.com
COMMENTS:
Speakers include Honorable Spike Maynard, February; CONSOL’s
Pete Lilly, March; April meeting coincides with CEDAR of
Southern WV at Harless Community Center, Gilbert, WV; Coal News
Bill Reid, May; International Resource Partners Gary White,
June; July Golf Tournament at Twisted Gun Golf Course. August,
September, October, November meetings open for guest speakers.
Contact Georgene.
2008 SME ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBIT
DATE:
February 24-27
SITE:
Salt Palace Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Salt Lake City, UT
SPONSOR: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME)
CONTACT: SME
8307
Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127
PH:
303/973-9550
FAX:
303/973-3845
COAL & ENERGY DIVISION 2008 SILENT AUCTION
DATE:
February 26
SITE:
Salt Palace Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Salt Lake City, UT
SPONSOR: SME, Marshall Miller & Associates
CONTACT: Barbara Arnold, SME
Coal &
Energy Division Auction
8307
Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
PH:
724/727-3439
COMMENTS:
Auction proceeds benefits C&E Division endowed scholarship
fund. Auction starts at noon. Monetary contributions accepted.
AOC-TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP
DATE:
February 27
SITE:
Chief Logan State Park Lodge
CITY/STATE: Logan, WV
SPONSOR: AOC (Approximate Original Contour), Coal Permitting
Quality Control Panel, OSMRE
CONTACT: Mark Holstine
PH:
304/926-0499 X1505
COMMENTS: No charge for attending. For lodging needs, contact
Cindy Lawson at 304/926-0499 x1504 or e-mail at
clawson@wvdep.org.
COMMENTS:
Technical consulting, environmental, government, industry and
other interested parties are encouraged to attend. The workshop
could provide professional development hours (pdh) for engineers
and certificates will be issued upon completion.
7TH
COALTRANS INDIA
DATE:
March 4-5
SITE:
India
CONTACT: Romain Ollichon
PH:
+44 20 7779 8623
WEB:
www.coaltrans.com
E-Mail:
rollichon@euromoneyplc.com
COMMENTS:
Coaltrans India offers comprehensive programs with wide-ranging
expert insights on forecasted coal requirements for India’s
expanding industries, and the environmental, technological and
infrastructure-related challenges and opportunities it
presents. Key issues to be discussed include—power sector
growth in India, trends and challenges for SEBs and IPPS and the
future of India’s steel and met-coal industries.
IPPSA 14TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE: “Keeping Competition
Clean”
DATE:
March 9-11
SITE:
The Fairmont Banff Springs
CITY/STATE: Banff, Alberta, Canada
SPONSOR: IPPSA
CONTACT:
http://www.ippsa.com/conference.08.html
COMMENTS:
Climate change policy and market power mitigation; these are the
two latest issues confronting Alberta’s power industry. Climate
change is the subject of dueling federal and provincial
legislation, with significant impact on Alberta’s supply mix,
and ultimately on the market. At the same time, new and complex
market power rules are being designed which will also shape the
direction of the industry. Join the group as they assess the
impacts of these far-reaching policies and strive to keep
competition clean.
2008 ACC SPRING COAL FORUM
DATE:
March 10-12
SITE:
The Doral Golf Resort & Spa
CITY/STATE: Miami, FL
SPONSOR: American Coal Council
CONTACT: ACC
1101
Pennsylvania Ave. NW Ste 600
Washington, DC 20004
Teresa
Coffer
PH:
202/756-4540
FAX:
732/231-6581
E-Mail:
tcoffer@americancoalcouncil.org
WEB:
www.clean-coal.info
BOOTHS: Booths available. For details visit
www.clean-coal.info
COMMENTS: A
forum for industry executives from companies that produce,
supply, transport, ship, trade and consume coal. Features
presentations from coal suppliers, utilities, railroads and
energy traders as well as industry-wide perspectives from
leading consultants and government representatives.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 AND IFPE 2008
DATE:
March 11-15
SITE:
Las Vegas Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Las Vegas, NV
SPONSOR: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), IFPE
CONTACT: Pat Monroe
ADDRESS: 6737 W. Washington St., Ste 2400
Milwaukee, WI 53214
PH:
414/298-4141 or 800/867-6060
FAX:
414/272-2672
E-Mail:
pmonroe@aem.org
WEB:
www.conexpoconagg.com
COMMENTS:
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest gathering place in 2008 for the
construction industries. IFPE is the leading international
exposition and technical conference devoted to power
transmission and motion control through hydraulic, pneumatic,
mechanical and electrical technologies. Some 125,000 industry
professionals from around the world are expected to attend the
co-located events to comparison-shop for the latest equipment,
products and services; participate in targeted education
sessions that increase industry knowledge: and network with
peers and competitors to exchange ideas and information.
16TH
ANNUAL COAL PROPERTIES & INVESTMENT: International Growth,
Consolidation, and New Infrastructure
DATE:
March 13-14
SITE:
Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
CITY/STATE: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SPONSOR: Platts/The McGraw-Hill Companies
CONTACT: Platts
Two
Penn Plaza, 25th Flr
NY, NY
10121
PH:
866/355-2930
FAX:
781/430-2101
E-Mail:
registration@platts.com
COMMENTS:
Michael J. Quillen, chairman and CEO, Alpha Natural Resources
Inc., is the keynote speaker. Featuring presentations on:
Regional coal supply, production, and capital investment;
metallurgical coal markets, including exports; changes in
international markets affecting U.S. production; transportation;
and logistics to support growth of coal exports; outlook for
growth and investment in Asia; climate change legislation and
its impact on coal; and the improving economic case for clean
coal projects.
ASSE 2008 SYMPOSIUM:
“The
Business of Safety --
A Matter of
Success”
DATE:
March 13-14
SITE:
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
CITY/STATE: Baltimore, MD
SPONSOR: American Society of Safety Engineers
CONTACT: Diane Hurns
PH:
847/768-3413
E-Mail:
dhurns@asse.org
COMMENTS: The
symposium features 20 concurrent sessions on business tactics,
negotiation skills, communication, risk assessment, cost-benefit
analysis, influential leadership and other business strategies
that strengthen occupational safety, health and environmental
professionals’ efforts to make the business case for safety.
Feature speakers are Chuck Martin and Roger Dawson. Symposium
will also feature case study roundtables where successful
techniques for linking safety to the business goals of the
organization will be discussed.
ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION 21ST BIENNIAL FAIRBANKS
MINING CONFERENCE ARCTIC INTERNATIONAL MINING SYMPOSIUM
DATE:
March 18-22
SITE:
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center.
CITY/STATE: Fairbanks, Alaska
SPONSOR: Alaska Miners Assoc.
CONTACT: David Szumigala
PH:
907/451-5025
E-Mail:
david_Szumigala@dnr.state.ak.us
WORLD COAL TO LIQUIDS CONFERENCE
DATE:
April 3-4
SITE:
Paris, France
SPONSOR: Innovation Energy Environment, World Coal Institute,
World CTL Association, World Energy Council
CONTACT: Corey Henry
PH:
202/463-9789
E-Mail:
chenry@futurecoalfuels.org
WEB:
http://www.world-ctl2008.com/index.html
COMMENTS:
Conference features a roster of U.S. and international
government and private sector representatives, some from the
Coal-to-Liquids Coalition, who will highlight the important role
clean CTL fuels can play in meeting future global energy needs.
The conference will focus on the latest information regarding
CTL technology, economics and environmental issues. CTL
exhibits will be featured by participating organizations and
companies.
2008 EIA ENERGY DATA AND OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
DATE:
April 7-8
SITE:
Washington Convention Center
PLACE:
Washington, DC
SPONSOR: Energy Information Administration (EIA)
CONTACT: EIA
E-Mail: eia@doe.gov
COMMENTS:
Commemorating 30 years of providing energy data, information and
analysis. Two-days include more sessions on a wider range of
energy-related topics. Sessions include 2008 EIA summer fuels
outlook and 2008 EIA annual energy outlook.
ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK (APBO) CONFERENCE
DATE:
April 7-8
Site:
University of Southern California
CITY/STATE: Los Angeles, CA
SPONSOR: U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
CONTACT: Jeff Hamilton, Asia Pacific team leader
U.S.
Commercial Service-Salt Lake
Salt
Lake City, UT
PH:
801/255-1872
E-Mail:
Jeff.Hamilton@mail.doc.gov
WEB:
http://www.apbo2008.com
REGISTRATION: Early registration is $775 until March 10, 2008.
Regular registration is $925 after March 10. USDOC Registration
Code is DOC2008 (include this code when registering).
COMMENTS: APBO
focuses specifically on Asian markets. Experts from 14 senior
commercial officers from American embassies, consulates and
institutes. They will speak in small-group workshops and be
available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO
participants. The Asia Now website is at http://www.buyusa.gov/asianow.
NORTH CAROLINA COAL INSTITUTE CONFERENCE
DATE:
April 9-11
SITE:
Grandover Resort
& Conference Center
CITY/STATE: Greensboro, NC
SPONSOR: NCCI
CONTACT: Karen L. Smith, NCCI
PH:
336/294-1800
E-Mail:
klsmith@mikrotec.com
WEB:
www.thecoalinstitute.org
VIRGINIA MINING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
DATE:
April 11
SITE:
Mosby’s
CITY/STATE: Wise, VA
SPONSOR: Virginia Mining Association
CONTACT: Robin Cecero
18
Seventh St. Park Ave Ctr #206
Norton, VA 24275
PH:
276/679-4211
E-Mail:
coal@virginiaminingassoc.com
WEB:
www.virginiaminingassoc.com
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FORUM
DATE:
April 14-16
SITE:
Istanbul, Turkey
SPONSOR: U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Commercial Service
CONTACT:
www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/tradewindseurope.html
COMMENTS: The
forum will showcase market opportunities for U.S. coal and
mining equipment companies in light of Turkey’s large steel
industry, growing number of coal fueled power generation
facilities and dynamic mining sector. The forum includes a
conference on Turkey to help companies develop a successful
approach for doing business there, as well as appointments with
pre-screened Turkish buyers, agents and distributors.
4TH
ANNUAL EUROCOKE
SUMMIT 2008
DATE:
April 16-17
SITE:
Dorint Don Giovanni Prague Hotel
COUNTRY: Prague, Czech Republic
SPONSOR: IntertechPira
CONTACT: Paul Squires
PH:
+44(0) 1372 802051
E-Mail:
Paul.Squires@pira-international.com
COMMENTS: The
conference is devoted to providing a comprehensive overview of
market characteristics, coking coal supply, effects of new
environmental standards on coke production, developments, plant
operation, effects of increasing environmental controls, and
much more.
21ST
ANNUAL BEST IN THE WEST DRILL & BLAST CONFERENCE
DATE:
April 16-18
SITE:
Parkway Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Casper, WY
SPONSOR: Northern Plains Chapter/Black Hills Chapter of the
International Society of Explosive Engineers
CONTACT: Ron Eastman, ISSE
PH:
307/687-3352
E-Mail:
REastman@FoundationCoal.com
WEB:
www.npc-isee.org
BOOTHS: Space Available, $275 per 10x10 booth.
COMMENTS; One of
the largest drill and blast conference in the country. RSVP
early to get rooms for $65/night at the Parkway Plaza. Visit our
website for more information on the events and lectures.
CEDAR OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA 7TH REGIONAL COAL
FAIR
DATE:
April 21-25
SITE:
Larry Joe Harless Community Center
CITY/STATE: Gilbert, WV
SPONSOR: CEDAR Of Southern WV
CONTACT: Debbie Mudd or Georgene Robertson
PH:
304/369-7503 or 304/792-8433
COMMENTS:
Projects will be open free to the public Monday before noon and
all day Tuesday thru Friday.
COAL PREP 2008
DATE:
April 29-May 1
SITE:
Lexington Center
CITY/STATE: Lexington, KY
SPONSOR: Coal Age, Mine & Quarry, Rock Products
CONTACT: Sam Posa
PH:
800/525-9154 or 913/981-6145
FAX:
913/514-3818
E-Mail:
sposa@coalprepshow.com
EXHIBITS: Available, Call Sam Posa.
COMMENTS: Coal
Prep attracts over 200 exhibiting companies and more than 1,200
attendees. Coal Prep provides comprehensive educational programs
on coal preparation technology. Gathering plant managers,
superintendents, engineers, maintenance professionals, quality
control professionals and all other industry experts. Coal Prep
has delivered a top-notch educational experience and exciting
networking events. Golf tournament includes in events.
ANNUAL
SPRING MEETING OF THE WVCMI, WVCA AND CAS/SME
DATE:
May 1-3
SITE:
Embassy Suites Hotel
CITY/STATE: Charleston, WV
SPONSOR: West Virginia Coal Mining Institute, West Virginia Coal
Association, CAS/SME
CONTACT: Royce J. Watts
PH:
304/293-5695 ext. 2102
FAX:
304/293-2698
E-Mail:
royce.watts@mail.wvu.edu
VIRGINIA MINING ASSOCIATION SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT
DATE:
May 2
SITE:
Cedar Hill Country Club
CITY/STATE: Jonesville, VA
SPONSOR: VMA
CONTACT: Robin Cecero
18
Seventh St. Park Ave. Ctr #206
Norton, VA 24273
PH:
276/679-4211
E-Mail:
coal@virginiaminingassoc.com
WEB:
www.virginiaminingassoc.com
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND RELIABILITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
DATE:
May 3-6
SITE:
Westin South Coast Plaza
CITY/STATE: Costa Mesa, CA
SPONSOR: The Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League
(PEARL)
CONTACT: Mark Stone,
Milestone Presentations LLC
4255
S. Buckley Road #118
Aurora, CO 80013
PH:
303/690-3233, 800/996-3233
FAX:
303/690-3278 or 888/996-3296
E-Mail:
markstone@pearll.org
EXHIBITS: Est. 20 exhibitors, exhibit space of 1,750 sq ft.,
attendance est. 150.
COMMENTS:
Conference focuses on the safety and reconditioning standards,
primarily for buyers and sellers of surplus electrical
apparatus. Services and equipment used in testing, maintenance
and safe operation of recycled electrical materials will be
displayed. Distributors and other professionals engaged in
segments of the industry of recycled electrical materials should
attend.
CIM/ICM
CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
DATE:
May 4-7
SITE:
Edmonton, Canada
SPONSOR: CIM, ICM
CONTACT: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
WEB:
http://cim.org/edmonton2008/index_A.cfm
SME
SYMPOSIUM ON SHOTCRETE AND WATERPROOFING FOR UNDERGROUND
STRUCTURES
DATE:
May 5-6
SITE:
Hilton Newark Penn Station
CITY/STATE: Newark, NJ
SPONSOR: SME
CONTACT: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME)
8307
Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127
PH:
303/973-9550 OR 800/763-3132
FAX:
303/973-3845
ELECTRIC POWER 10TH ANNUAL CONFERNCE & EXHIBITION
DATE:
May 6-8
SITE:
Baltimore Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Baltimore, MD
SPONSOR: Trade Fair Group
CONTACT: Trade Fair Group
PH:
832/242-1969
WEB:
http://www.electricpowerexpo.com
COMMENTS: More
than 500 leading power industry suppliers. Over 400 speakers,
100+ sessions. A must attend for operating and engineering
management, from power plant owners and operators to project
developers. The world’s most comprehensive conference for the
power generation industry.
CEDAR OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
DATE:
May 13-14
SITE:
Twisted Gun Golf Course
SPONSOR CEDAR of Southern WV
CONTACT: Bud Clapp, Martha Dameron or Dave Dingess
PHS:
304/324-2430, 304/369-7531 and 304/357-5700.
NATIONAL PIKE STEAM GAS & HORSE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SHOW
DATE:
May 17-18
SITE:
Showgrounds (U.S. Rt 40, 4 miles west of Brownsville)
CITY/STATE: Brownsville, PA
SPONSOR: National Pike Steam Gas & Horse Assoc.
CONTACT: Carolyn Zoeller
PH:
724/663-4252
FAX:
724/225-4080
E-Mail:
info@nationalpike.com
WEB:
www.nationalpike.com
BOOTHS: Available
COMMENTS:
Antique steam engines, tractors, hit & miss engines. Largest
digging show in the USA. Two steam powered shovels, surface
mining equipment, crafts, flea market, food, live
entertainment. Admission is free.
IMCC 2008 ANNUAL MEETING
DATE:
May 18-21
SITE:
Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa
CITY/STATE: Teton Village (Jackson Hole), Wyoming
SPONSOR: Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC)
CONTACT: Beth A. Botsis
IMCC
445-A
Carlisle Drive
Herndon, VA 21070
PH:
703/709-8654
FAX:
703/709-8655
E-Mail: bbotsis@imcc.isa.us
WEB:
www.imcc.isa.us
Comments:
Itinerary includes opening night reception and dinner at Jackson
Lake in the Grand Teton National Park. A joint meeting will be
held of the Coal Environmental Affairs Committee and the
Abandoned Mine Land Committee on Tuesday, followed by the annual
awards reception and banquet.
EASTERN COAL COUNCIL’S 29TH ANNUAL MEETING
DATE:
May 19-20
SITE:
Meadowview Conference Center
CITY/STATE: Kingsport, TN
SPONSOR: Eastern Coal Council
CONTACT: Barbara Altizer
PH:
276/964-6363
FAX:
276/964-6342
E-Mail:
ecc@netscape.net
WEB:
www.easterncoalcouncil.org
BOOTHS: Available, $500 per 6x10 booth
ADMISSION FEES: ECC members, $350 before April 30. After April
30, $425; Non-members, $475 before April 30. After April 30,
$600.
GOVENOR’S CUB 2008 MINE RESCUE & SAFETY CONTEST
DATE:
May 30
SITE:
Southwest Virginia Community College
CITY/STATE: Richlands, VA
SPONSOR: Virginia Mining Association
CONTACT: Robin Cecero
VMA
18
Seventh St. Park Ave. Ctr #206
Norton, VA 24275
PH:
276/679-4211
E-Mail:
coal@virginiaminingassoc.com
WEB:
www.virginiaminingassoc.com
CLEARWATER COAL CONFERENCE/ 33RD INTERNATIONAL
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON COAL UTILIZATION & FUEL SYSTEMS
DATE:
June 1-5
SITE:
Sheraton Sand Key
CITY/STATE: Clearwater, FL
SPONSOR: U.S. Dept. of Energy, American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Power Division, Coal Technology Association.
CONTACT: Barbara A. Sakkestad
PH:
301/294-6080
E-mail:
Barbarasak@aol.com
WEB:
www.coaltechnologies.com
Booths: 10X10 booths available $950 per booth.
COMMENTS:
Admission fee starts at $695. Conference provides up-to-date
information on the latest developments in coal technologies. The
intensive 4-day conference brings together the world’s leading
experts in an atmosphere conducive to networking.
SAFETY 2008
DATE:
June 9-12
SITE:
Las Vegas, NV
SPONSOR: The American Society of Safety Engineers
CONTACT: ASSE
1800
E. Oakton St.
Des
Plaines, IL 60018
PH:
847/699-2929
FAX:
847/768-3434
E-Mail:
customerservice@asse.org
COMMENTS: Safety
2008 is the premier professional development event year after
year for safety, health and environmental professionals. It
features the most extensive educational and networking
opportunities offered to the profession. More than 200 sessions
will offer you a wealth of information where you will learn from
the successes of other organizations, understand the latest
safety methodologies, and take away examples and strategies to
use in your everyday workplace that will benefit your career and
organization.
23rd
ANNUAL ELKO MINING EXPO
DATE:
June 2-8
SITE:
Elko Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Elko, NV
CONTACT: The Elko Convention & Visitors Authority
PH:
800/248-3556
FAX:
775/738-2420
25TH
ANNUAL MEETING AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION (ASMR) AND 10TH MEETING OF INTERNATIONAL
AFFILILATION OF LAND RECLAMATIONISTS (IALR)
DATE:
June 14-19
SITE:
Richmond Marriott
CITY/STATE: Richmond, VA
SPONSOR: ASMR, IALR
CONTACT: W. Lee Daniels
CSES
Dept. Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
PH:
540/231-7175
FAX:
540/231-7630
E-Mail:
wdaniels@vt.edu
WEB:
http://www.cses.vt.edu/revegetation/ASMR_2008.html
COMMENTS:
Final manuscripts are due April 7 to Dick Barnhisel at
ASMR5@insightbb.com. Exhibits. In addition to
ASMR’s historical concentration on coal and metal mining
applications, this meeting’s program and field trips will focus
on remediation of other disturbances such as exposure of
acid-sulfate materials, mineral sands mining, dredge spoil
placement, and wetland impact mitigation.
SAFETY FIRST: 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR THE MINING
INDUSTRY
DATE:
June 16-20
SITE:
University of Utah campus
CITY/STATE: Salt Lake City, UT
SPONSORS: Miners Hospital and School on Alcoholism and Other
Drug Dependencies, University of Utah
CONTACT: Sue Langston or Dana Hughes
University of Utah
50
North Medical Drive
Salt
Lake City, UT 84132
PH:
866/864-6377
FAX:
801/585-0452
E-Mails:
slangston@utah.gov
or
dana.hughes@hsc.utah.edu
WEB:
www.uuhsc.utah.edu/uas
COMMENTS: “Be
part of the solution to prevent substance abuse in the mines” is
the theme. Planned for mine health and safety officers; training
specialists; supervisors; foreman; operators; representatives
from MSHA, unions and mining association; and others interested
in the prevention and management of alcohol and substance abuse
in the mining workforce.
10TH
AFRICA ENERGY FORUM
DATE:
June 25-27
SITE:
Nice, France
CONTACT: Bruno Cockburn
PH:
+44 20 85 47 0698
E-mail:
bruno@energynet.co.uk
WEB:
www.energynet.co.uk/AEF2008/index.html
COMMENTS: In
2007, the event attracted 433 participants from over 40
countries. Includes seminars on energy access and the changing
face of Africa’s gas sector. Investment opportunities.
104TH
CONVENTION & ANNUAL MEETING ROCKY MOUNTAIN COAL MINING INSTITUTE
DATE:
June 29-July 1
SITE:
Park City, UT
SPONSOR: RMCMI
CONTACT: Beth Coen
RMCMI
8057
S. Yukon Way
Littleton, CO 80128-5510
PH:
303/948-3300
FAX:
303/948-1132
E-mail:
bcoen@rmcmi.org
WEB:
www.rmcmi.org
COMMENTS: Other
meetings scheduled by the RMCMI include: April 18-19,
Arizona/New Mexico state meeting, Farmington, NM; April 30-May
1, Utah/Colorado state meeting, Grand Junction, CO; Tri-State
Meeting of Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, Sheridan, WY.
NORTH CAROLINA COAL INSTITUTE MEETING
DATE:
July 13-15
SITE:
Embassy Suites, Kingston Plantation
CITY/STATE: Myrtle Beach, SC
SPONSOR: NCCI
CONTACT: Karen L. Smith, NCCI
PH:
843/449-0006 and 800/EMBASSY
E-Mail:
klsmith@mikrotec.com
WEB:
www.thecoalinstitute.org
BIOMASS ’08: POWER, FUELS, AND CHEMICALS WORKSHOP
DATE:
July 15-16
SITE:
Alerus Center
CITY/STATE: Grand Forks, ND
SPONSOR: Energy & Environmental Research Center
CONTACT: EERC
15
North 23rd St./PO Box 9018
Grand
Forks, ND 58202-9018
PH:
701/777-5000
FAX:
701/777-5181
COMMENTS:
Biomass is no longer a long-range option for U.S. energy needs.
It is a significant player. It has many near-term uses now, as
seen in the ethanol and biodiesel industry, and holds hope as
the largest global sustainable and renewable energy resource.
EXTREME COAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE
DATE:
July 30-August 1
SITE:
Pikeville, KY
SPONSOR: Extreme Coal, Inc.
COUNTRY: USA
MARKETS: All aspects of coal industry
CONTACT: Tammy Bartley
PH:
606/424-1843
FAX:
606/432-4995
E-Mail:
extremecoal@kymail.com
WEB:
www.extremecoal.com
ADMISSION FEE: $35.00
BOOTH
SPACE: 10 X 10 Booth: 1,000
PROFILE: Extreme
Coal, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to bring coal
industry professionals together in the heart of Eastern
Kentucky, where the majority of mining takes place in the state.
COMMENTS:
Extreme Coal Expo is a comprehensive event which covers many
aspects of the coal industry. Its intent is to both profit
companies and the industry as a whole.
NATIONAL PIKE STEAM, GAS & HORSE CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT SHOW
DATE:
August 8-10
SITE:
Rt. 40, 3 miles west of
Brownsville, PA
SPONSOR: Historical Construction Equipment Assoc. (HCEA)
CONTACT: Carolyn Zoeller
PH:
724/663-4252
FAX:
724/225-4080
E-Mail:
info@nationalpike.com
WEB:
www.nationalpike.com
BOOTHS: Booths available.
ADMISSION: $5 adults, children under 12 free.
COMMENTS:
Antique steam traction engines, construction equipment,
threshing and bailing, grinding corn meal and while wheat flour,
shingle making, rope making, surface mining equipment, crafts,
flea market. Food, live entertainmenrt
COAL-GEN 2008
DATE:
August 13-15
SITE:
Kentucky International Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Louisville,KY
SPONSOR: PennWell Corp.
CONTACT: PennWell
WEB:
http://co08.events.pennnet.com/fl/index.cfm
COMMENTS:
Entering its 8th year. Coal-Gen features the latest
topics affecting design, development, upgrading, operation and
maintenance of coal-fueled power plants. With an anticipated
attendance of more than 4,000 and over 350 exhibitors, COAL-GEN
2008 will be full of resources.
KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN MINING
DATE:
August 15
SITE:
Holiday Inn North
CITY/STATE: Lexington, KY
SPONSOR: University of Kentucky KSPE Mining Section
CONTACT: Geaunita Caylor
PH:
859/257-2820
FAX:
859/257-2173
E-Mail:
gcaylor@engr.uky.edu
WEB:
www.miningusa.com/pem/events.htm
BOOTHS: Available, $100 per 10x10 booth, plus registration.
COMMENTS: An
event for mining engineers.
55TH
ANNUAL KING COAL SHOW
DATE:
August 16-23
SITE:
Carmichaels, PA
SPONSOR: King Coal Association, Carmichaels Chamber of Commerce,
Carmichaels Lions Club
CONTACT: Lorraine Adams
PH:
724/984-5059
E-Mail:
kingcoalpublicity@yahoo.com
WEB:
www.kingcoalshow.com
BOOTHS: Available, first come-first served basis.
COMMENTS: The
Coal Show brings the history of Carmichaels, the heart of the
coal region, into a one-week event that features a carnival,
coal queen, parade, and many other activities.
69th
ANNUAL KENTUCKY MINING INSTITUTE MEETING
AND
STATE MINE RESCUE CONTESTS
DATE:
September 3-5
SITE:
University of Kentucky
CITYT/STATE:
Lexington, KY
SPONSOR: Kentucky Mining Institute, Univ. of Kentucky
CONTACT: Geaunita Caylor
University of Kentucky
107
Mines & Minerals Resource Bldg
Lexington, KY 40506-0107
PH:
859/257-2820
FAX:
859/257-2173
E-Mail:
gcaylor@engr.uky.edu
WEB:
www.miningusa.com/kmi
COMMENTS: An
event for coal mine safety personnel. Includes golf tournament.
5TH
ANNUAL OLD CONSTRUCTION & SURFACE MINING EQUIPMENT SHOW
DATE:
September 6-7
SITE:
Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park (Ohio 519 between
U.S. 22 and New Athens, OH, a mile west of New Athens.
CITY/STATE: New Athens, OH
SPONSOR: HCRHP, Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical
Construction Equipment Assoc.
PH:
740/942-1102
E-Mail:
oldiron@hcrhp.org
COMMENTS:
Antique machinery. Draglines, including a Marion 111-M, Lorain
80 shovels, dozers.
47TH
CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON COAL
DATE:
September 6-9
SITE:
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
PLACE:
Calgary, AB, Canada
SPONSOR: Coal Association of Canada
CONTACT: Marge Martin, Exec Asst
The
Coal Association of Canada
150,
205-9th Ave. SE
Calgary AB
T2G
OR3
PH:
800/910-2625 (Canada & U.S. only)
PH:
403/262-1544
FAX:
403/265-7604
E-Mail:
martin@coal.ca
WEB:
www.coal.ca
NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION’S MINExpo 2008
DATE:
September 22-24
SITE:
Las Vegas Convention Center
CITY/STATE: Las Vegas, NV
SPONSOR: National Mining Association
CONTACT: Curt Buehmke
Hall-Erickson, Inc.
98 E.
Naperville Rd.
Westmont, IL 60559-1559
PH:
630/434-7779
FAX:
630/434-1216
E-Mail:
minexpo@helexpo.com
WEB:
www.minexpo.com
COMMENTS: Net
square feet of exhibit space upwards of 500,000. More than
24,000 attendees are from the U.S. with 6,300 from 109 other
countries. Over 1,200 exhibitors. MINExpo is THE place
mining’s elite come to learn about new technologies and make
buying decisions. They bring their shopping lists – for
everything from large excavators to the smallest equipment
components. Whether you’re trying to reach surface mining,
underground, hardrock or coal, this event offers a face-to-face
opportunity to showcase your equipment and services before the
worldwide mining industry.
VIRGINIA MINING ASSOCIATION FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
DATE:
September 26
SITE:
Cedar Hill Country Club
CITY/STATE: Cedar Hill, VA
SPONSOR: Virginia Mining Association
CONTACT: Robin Cecero
VMA
18
Seventh St. Park Ave. Ctr #206
Norton, VA 24273
PH:
276/679-4211
E-Mail:
coal@virginiaminingassoc.com
2008 ACC COAL MARKET STRATEGIES
DATE:
October 6-8
SITE:
Kingsmill Golf Resort & Spa
CITY/STATE: Williamsburg, VA
SPONSOR: The American Coal Council
CONTACT: Teresa Coffer
PH:
202/756-4540
FAX:
732/231-6581
E-Mail:
tcoffer@americancoalcouncil.org
WEB:
www.clean-coal.info
BOOTHS: Booths available. Visit
www.clean-coal.info
for details.
COMMENTS.
Program features presentations from coal suppliers, utilities,
transportation companies and energy traders, as well as
industry-wide perspectives from leading consultants and
government representatives. The show serves as a forum for
senior executives from companies throughout the U.S. and Canada
that produce, supply, transport, ship, trade and consume coal.
WEST VIRGINIA COAL MINING INSTITUTE ANNUAL FALL MEETING
DATE:
October 16-18
SITE:
The Greenbrier
CITY/STATE: White Sulphur Springs, WV
SPONSOR: West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
CONTACT: Royce J. Watts
PH:
304/293-5695 ext. 2102
FAX:
304/293-2698
E-Mail:
royce.watts@mail.wvu.edu
KENTUCKY COAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE:
October 16-18
SITE:
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort
CITY/STATE: Lexington, KY
SPONSOR: Kentucky Coal Association
CONTACT: Robert James, KCA
340
South Broadway, #100
Lexington, KY 40508-2553
PH:
859/233-4743
FAX:
859/233-4745
E-Mail:
rjames@kentuckycoal.com
WEB:
www.kentuckycoal.org
12th
AUSTRALIAN COAL PREPARATION CONFERENCE
DATE:
October 19-23
SITE:
Darling Harbour
PLACE:
New South Wales
COMMENTS: Theme
of the conference is “Cleaning Coal to Secure Our Future.”
Areas of interest include new plants, upgrades, clean coal,
water in mining, materials handling, flotation, dense medium,
dewatering and control/instrumentation.
17TH
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MINE PLANNING AND EQUIPMENT SELECTION
2008 AND CHINA INTERNATIONAL MINE PLANNING AND EQUIPMENT
SELECTION EXHIBITION
DATE:
October 20-22
SITE:
Beijing International Convention Center
PLACE:
Beijing, China
SPONSOR: Metallurgical Council of China Council for the
Promotion of International Trade
CONTACT: Guangjun Qiu
PH:
+86-10-65131905/65132109
FAX:
+86-10-65248384
E-Mail: qiu@mc-ccpit.com
NCCI EDUCATION & ENGINEERING SEMINAR
DATE:
October 22-24
SITE:
Mid-Pines Resort
CITY/STATE: Southern Pines, NC
SPONSOR: North Carolina Coal Mining Institute
CONTACT: Karen L. Smith, NCCI
PH:
910/692-2114 or 800/323-2114.
E-Mail:
lksmith@mikrotec.com
WEB:
www.thecoalinstitute.org
BAUMA
CHINA 2008
DATE:
November 25-28
SITE:
Shanghai New International Expo Center
PLACE:
Shanghai
SPONSOR: Messe Munchen International (MMI, Munich Trade Fairs
International Group(.
CONTACT: Henrike Burmeister, Com. Mgr.
Messe
Munchen GmbH
PH:
+49 89 949-20245
FAX:
+49 89 949-20249
E-Mail:
Henrike.Burmeister@messe-muenchen.de
COMMENTS:
188,000 square meters of exhibition space available. Bauma
China set a record of more than 80,000 trade fair visitors from
all regions of China and from all continents at the previous
fair. It is the most successful and important trade fair for
the construction and construction material industries in Asia.
In 2006, a total of 1,088 exhibitors presented the complete
range of construction and construction material machines on an
area of 150,000 sq mtrs.
February 8-11:
ISEE 35th
Annual Conference, Denver, CO. Lynn Mangol at 440/349-4400.
March 9-11:
World of Asphalt Show
and Conference co-located with the inaugural World of Aggregates
Forum & Expo (WAGG), Orlando, FL. Call 800/867-6060, FAX:
414/272-2672, E-Mail:
info@aem.org
September:
Fragblast 9 – The 9th International Symposium on rock
Fragmentation by Blasting, Granada, Spain. Visit
www.fragblast.org
CONEXPO Asia
(2009 dates to be announced). For 2008, AEM plans a knowledge
sharing tour throughout China for equipment users with training
courses to focus on safety operations, operating efficiencies
and improvement processes, including financial and
environmental. Tentative locations include Beijing, Shanghai,
Guangzhou, Kunming and Xier. For more information contact AEM at
414/298-4141 or 800/867-6080, FAX: 414/272-2672.
E-Mail
at
info@conexpoasia.com
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